Tool may release new EP instead of album, says drummer Danny Carey

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Tool‘s Danny Carey has shared that the band may be releasing an EP instead of an album.The LA group – comprised of of Maynard James Keenan, Adam Jones, Justin Chancellor and Carey – released their fifth and most recent studio record, ‘Fear Inoculum’, in 2019.

It came 13 years after its predecessor, 2006’s ‘10,000 Days’.Back in October, Chancellor teased that fans won’t be waiting as long for Tool’s next LP.

While appearing on The Vinyl Guide podcast, he said the band have already “got many ideas cooking” for the new album, but confirmed that they “haven’t recorded anything yet”.In a new interview with Revolver, both Chancellor and Carey provided updated as to what the band are up to, sharing that they have started jamming and gathering ideas, hoping to hit the studio once they finish their tour.“It’ll be different this time.

Everyone’s life is different, and everyone’s expectations are different,” Chancellor said. “Time is precious now, so you try and look for ways to be more efficient with the process.